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We offer Alaska raft trips that offer scenic views, wildlife viewing, fishing, and whitewater.
Custom group Alaska rafting adventures are available on request. If have interested in something special or participating in an exploratory expedition, please contact us with your ideals or to see what plans are being made.
Kongakut River - 10 day Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Rafting Safari. Explore Alaska's remote Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) by raft on the "river of caribou". Our trip coincides with the annual migration of the 130,000-strong Porcupine caribou herd and passes through some of the world's most pristine wilderness.
Lake Creek - 7 day Whitewater Rafting and Fishing Adventure. Our favorite fly-in wilderness adventure river, great combination exciting whitewater and great Alaska fishing. Lake Creek offers almost continuous Class II/III whitewater with a few Class IV rapids, five species of salmon, rainbow trout and arctic grayling.
Chulitna River - 4 day Denali Raft Adventure. An excellent family adventure and sampling of Alaska's best wilderness and geography at a casual pace. We travel through Denali State Park, upper Susitna Valley and take out near Trapper Creek, a historic gold mining town. |
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Kenai Fjords National Park
Bear Glacier Water Taxi
 Bear Glacier water taxi transportation service to Bear Glacier and to Bear Glacier Wilderness Retreat for sea kayakers, campers, and hikers. Bear Glacier is located 15 miles south of Seward on the west side of Resurrection Bay. Bear Glacier is the largest glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park and calves into a large lake separated from the Pacific Ocean by a narrow glacier moraine a creating protected sea kayaking paradise.
The departure times very everyday and are timed with the ocean tides. Please email of call for departure times for your date. There is about a 2 hour span on each side of the low tide we cannot go in if the low tide is below 1.5 feet. Please note, you need to plan on arriving at the Seward Small Boat harbor early. It is important that we depart on time so our arrival time at Bear Glacier is at high tide. If you are late arriving at the harbor for the departure time we will consider this as a cancellation and 100% cancellation fee will be charged. No exceptions will be made.
A 2 to 3 day stay is recommended to fully enjoy this sea kayaking and hiking paradise.
 Options
Sea kayak rentals and Camping gear rentals
Bear Glacier Sea Kayaking Do-It-Yourself Package Deal
Bear Glacier sea kayaking camping package includes water taxi transportation to Bear Glacier, up to the lake above the river current. Camping at Bear Glacier Wilderness Retreat includes a place to set up tents in a electric bear fenced in area. Use of the enclosed sheltered dining area to get out of the elements, and use of a 4 burner propane stove. And your choice of single and double sea kayak use while at Bear Glacier.
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Questions? -- Custom Tour Package Inquiry? -- Availability? -- Make Reservation?
1-907-205-5900 • Fax 1-907-205-5902
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OVERVIEW
 Tour Type: Water Taxi, Kayak Shuttles
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Comfort: Indoor Seating on Boat
Prior Experience Required: Camping, Sea Kayaking or Canoeing
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 Bear Glacier is the largest glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park and is located in remote Alaska location, 15 roadless miles south of Seward and accessible only by boat or air. Its remote location means very few people visit and on most days you will not see anyone. Bear Glacier calves into the lake separated from the Pacific Ocean by a narrow glacier moraine. Our Bear Glacier Wilderness Retreat is located on the lake right on the border of Kenai Fjords National Park and offers a sea kayaking experience that is one of the most amazing, photogenic, and unique Alaska sea kayaking experience available in Alaska. The icebergs at Bear Glacier are the largest in Kenai Fjords National Park and the photos just don't capture the beauty, you have to see them in person.
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Seward - Plan to arrive in Seward one hour or earlier before your departure time. The water taxi has a very busy schedule and will not wait for your arrival. If you are late arriving at the harbor for your departure time we will consider this a cancellation and 100% cancellation fee will be charged. No exceptions will be made. You will meet the boat at Seward's south boat ramp. Detailed information will be emailed to you on reservation.
The departure times very everyday and are timed with the ocean tides. Please email of call for departure times for your date. There is about a 2 hour span on each side of the low tide we cannot go in if the low tide is below 1.5 feet.
2016 TOUR DATES
Best time to visit Denali is June 6 - August 31
Daily Departures
June 1 - September 10
We recommend a 2 to 3 day stay to fully experience what Bear Glacier has to offer. Shorter trips are available if your time is limited.
Departure Times
The departure times very everyday and are timed with the ocean tides. Please email of call for departure times for your date. There is about a 2 hour span on each side of the low tide we cannot go in if the low tide is below 1.5 feet. Please note, you need to plan on arriving at the Seward Small Boat harbor early. It is important that we depart on time so our arrival time at Bear Glacier is at high tide. If you are late arriving at the harbor for the departure time we will consider this as a cancellation and 100% cancellation fee will be charged. No exceptions will be made.
Optional Fly-in Helicopter Transportation Is Available
Helicopter rates are based on the number of seats, the weight of passengers, plus the weight of gear you bring. There are 3 seats with maximum load of 600 pounds per-flight. If you are interested in the helicopter or have questions and for a cost, please call.
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2016 RATES
There is a limit of 40 pounds of gear per-person.
Solo travelers please email or call to join another group. There is a 2 person minimum for the water taxi.
One Way: $160 each plus tax
Round Trip: $220 each plus tax
**All rates are subject to a fuel surcharge.
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Backcountry Safaris
P.O. Box 1397 Seward, Alaska USA 99664
1-907-205-5900 • Fax 1-907-205-5902
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**Tour Itineraries: Backcountry Safaris and other tour operators that we work with strive to give you a high quality Alaska experience. The tour itinerary shown on our web page is an example tour itinerary. The actual tour itinerary may vary some due to weather, safety, guest abilities and other conditions. Backcountry Safaris and other independent tour contractors reserve the right to change the tour itinerary and/or make substitutions at any time and without prior notice or to cancel all or part of any tour in its reasonable discretion, for the safety of its participants or due to insufficient number of participants signing up for a tour, because of weather, for the comfort and well being of our guests, for any other conditions that might affect the quality of tour, or as deemed necessary by the tour operator or trip leader.
Limitations of liability: Although every precaution is taken to safeguard you and your belongings, our adventure trips involve inherent risks and dangers which are beyond our control and Backcountry Safaris shall assume no responsibility for personal injuries or deaths and loss of personal property. Due to the nature of the activities, a condition of your participation is that you will read and sign the acknowledgment and Release of Liability before the tour begins. A copy of the text is available on request. |
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